PTZOptics PT20XSE-PRODUCER-JOY4 User Manual

PTZOptics PT20XSE-PRODUCER-JOY4 User Manual

A 1st-generation network and serial camera controller

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A 1st-Generation Network and Serial Camera Controller
PT-SUPERJOY-G1
User Guide
V1.6

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Summary of Contents for PTZOptics PT20XSE-PRODUCER-JOY4

  • Page 1 A 1st-Generation Network and Serial Camera Controller PT-SUPERJOY-G1 User Guide V1.6...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Contents when attempting to locate specific product information or setup instructions. Copyright Notice The entire contents of this manual / guide, whose copyright belongs to PTZOptics, may not be cloned, copied, or translated in any way without the explicit permission of the company. The product specifications referred to in this document are for reference only and as such are subject to updating at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    When used via a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect to cameras using TCP or UDP communications to send PTZOptics VISCA over IP commands, with limited support for NDI & Sony VISCA over IP capable cameras. If using the serial connections via RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 you have PTZOptics VISCA commands, Pelco-D, Pelco-P and limited Sony VISCA support.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Copyright Notice What’s in the Box Introducing the PT-SUPERJOY-G1 How to care for your PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Table of Contents PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Overview Top Down View & Layout Button & Dial Descriptions Rear Panel View & Layout Technical Specifications Preparing to use the Joystick Installation and Setup Power...
  • Page 5: Pt-Superjoy-G1 Overview

    PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Overview Top Down View & Layout 1. White Balance Control 8. Focus Mode Control 2. Exposure Control 9. Controller Information 3. Speed Control 10. Preset Control Buttons 4. Custom Control Buttons 11. Focus & Zoom Control Dials 5. Camera OSD Control 12.
  • Page 6: Button & Dial Descriptions

    Button & Dial Descriptions The below descriptions will describe the buttons and dials available on the controller. 1. White Balance Control The White Balance Control section allows you to adjust the white balance settings of the camera. a. [RESET R/B GAIN] Button Press the [RESET R/B GAIN] button to reset the red &...
  • Page 7 b. [OSD ENTER] Button Press the [OSD ENTER] button to select an OSD menu option. c. [OSD BACK] Button Press the [OSD BACK] button to go back an OSD menu option. Refer to the Camera OSD Menu Control section of this guide for more information. 6.
  • Page 8 d. Quick Set Preset Shortcut Press and hold a number on the alpha-numeric keypad for 3+ seconds to set a camera preset in the current location. e. Quick Call Preset Shortcut Quickly press a number on the alpha-numeric keypad to call a camera preset. 11.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel View & Layout

    Rear Panel View & Layout 1. RS-232 Control Connection 2. RS-422 / RS-485 Control Connection Refer to the Physically Connecting a Camera to the Controller section of this guide for more information. 3. Ethernet / RJ-45 (PoE) Network Connection Supports 802.3af PoE power 4.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Network: NIC (TCP and UDP) Control Interfaces Serial/Analog: RS-232 Full Duplex, RS-485 Semi Duplex, RS-422 Full Duplex PTZOptics VISCA and VISCA over IP PELCO-D and PELCO-P via Serial Ports Protocols Limited Sony VISCA and VISCA over IP support Limited ONVIF support...
  • Page 11: Preparing To Use The Joystick

    Preparing to use the Joystick Installation & Setup Power You can power your joystick using the included power supply or Power over Ethernet (802.3af). After applying power make sure that the I/O switch is flipped to “I” for “On”. Do not power the joystick controller using PoE and the power supply at the same time. Grounding Pin Before installing the grounding pin, you should first locate a grounded source such as a wall outlet.
  • Page 12: Network Setup

    7. When all the fields are filled, press the [ENTER] key to restart the joystick with the assigned static IP address. For more information on methods to obtain your network information such as the IP address, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask refer to the following PTZOptics Knowledge Base Article.
  • Page 13 RS-232 Daisy-Chain connection RS-485 Daisy-Chain connection Home-Run To utilize a Home-Run setup, you will need to connect all the cameras to the controllers’ 5 port phoenix connector. Home-Run setups can be used with both RS-485 & RS-422. Please use the figures below for reference.
  • Page 14: Adding A Camera

    Once the above fields are filled, press the [ENTER] button to save the camera to the controller. For PTZOptics and HuddleCamHD cameras, by default, the port assignments are 1259 for UDP control and port 5678 for TCP control. The Sony VISCA Protocol always utilizes port 52381.
  • Page 15: From The Web Interface

    From the Web Interface To add a camera to the controller from the web interface, follow the steps below. 1. Type the IP address displayed on the controllers OSD into a web browser to access the web interface. 2. Type in the login credentials to access the joysticks WebUI configuration page. a.
  • Page 16: Joystick Osd Menu Control

    Joystick OSD Menu Control 1. Add Network Device Refer to the Adding a Camera section of this guide for more information. 2. Add Analog Device Refer to the Adding a Camera section of this guide for more information. 3. Device List ○...
  • Page 17: Http-Cgi Commands To The Controller

    HTTP-CGI Commands to the Controller The SuperJoy has the ability to receive HTTP-CGI commands from a web browser, as an additional way to trigger the controllers capabilities such as HDMI Output, Presets, and more. Control HDMI Output http://[joystick-ip]/cgi-bin/joyctrl.cgi?f=hdmiout&action=[action] [action]: on, off, toggle Custom Buttons http://[joystick-ip]/cgi-bin/joyctrl.cgi?f=custom&action=trigger&buttonid= [button id]...
  • Page 18: Operating The Camera

    4. To call a preset, press the [CALL] button, and type in a preset number. Press the [ENTER] key to call the preset. When using a PTZOptics camera, you can call a preset at a specific focus value by setting the preset while in manual focus mode.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Camera's Image

    You can press the [AUTO FOCUS] Button to enable AutoFocus mode. PTZOptics cameras will return to Auto Focus mode upon zooming in or out. You can lock the camera’s focus from returning to Auto Focus mode by pressing the [AUTO FOCUS LOCK] button. While the focus is locked, you have full manual focus control from the [FOCUS] Dial.
  • Page 20: Camera Osd Menu Control

    5. Press the [OSD BACK] button to return to the previous window. 6. Press the [OSD ON / OFF] button again to close the camera's OSD menu. PTZOptics cameras will automatically close their OSD Menu after 2 minutes 30 seconds of inactivity by default.
  • Page 21: Joystick Web Interface

    Joystick Web Interface Device Management The Device Management page, available from the controllers web interface, allows you to define new cameras and adjust already configured cameras. Group 1-4: Camera groups 1 - 4. Each group includes 7 channels / cameras. Channel: Joystick control address.
  • Page 22: Matrix Mode

    The PTZOptics Super Preset allows you to call multiple camera presets simultaneously. You can call up to 8 camera presets this way, in addition to an optional custom HTTP-CGI command.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting And Extras

    Certain functions don’t work with my camera This can occur when you are not using a PTZOptics camera, or your camera’s firmware isn’t up to date. 1. Some functions do not work with non-PTZOptics cameras as each camera manufacturer has some of their own unique commands that may not be fully compatible with the design of this controller.
  • Page 24: Additional Information

    If you have trouble with your joystick and wish to see if it is covered under the manufacturer's warranty, please contact our support team by submitting a ticket at http://help.ptzoptics.com. Certifications This joystick has been tested and certified for the standards shown below ●...

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